heroic

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• February 9. 2013 from wordnet.princeton.edu

  heroic — noun — english

  a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter

• March 24. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

  heroic — adjective — english

  very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale); "an epic voyage"; "of heroic proportions"; "heroic sculpture"

• March 24. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

  heroic — adjective — english

  relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity; "heroic legends"; "the heroic age"

• March 24. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

  heroic — adjective — english

  having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes; "the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy"; "heroic explorers"

• March 24. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

  heroic — adjective — english

  of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope; "an expansive lifestyle"; "in the grand manner"; "collecting on a grand scale"; "heroic undertakings"

• March 24. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

  heroic — adjective — english

  showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort; "made a last desperate attempt to reach the climber"; "the desperate gallantry of our naval task forces marked the turning point in the Pacific war"- G.C.Marshall; "they took heroic measures to save his life"